The Brilliant Pause

About The Brilliant Pause

This podcast helps you slow down, take a breath and shift your focus to the good, the true and the now so you can LOVE this life YOU live. Each SEASON is different, reflecting themes of rest, hope and listening. SEASON 4 - Become a Jedi of Attentiveness to your life, fighting the dark side of distraction and reclaiming freedom and joy SEASON 3 - Be inspired by listening to The Door Before Joy -- a memoir about spiritual transformation found in times of uncertainty and waiting. SEASON 2 - Calling all moms! Refuel your often-empty tank by pausing to meet the needs of your self & spirit. SEASON 1 - Are you feeling burnt out? Find refreshing reasons to pause so you can be more present to your life and create an INTENTION FOR CHANGE. Love what you hear? Follow this podcast and share it with your friends and family. You will also enjoy reading Jessie's blog, Unforced Rhythms, which focuses on the transformational power of listening. Thanks for being here. I want you to love your life. It's yours and it's a gift. God bless, Jessie

Publisher

Jessie Elenbaas

Category

health & fitness · religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

6 Nov 2018

Latest episode

23 Mar 2026

Latest episodes

4 of 65 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   23 Mar 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Looking for Light in Dark Times

   When worry, stress and uncertainty make life feel heavy, where do you go to find hope and renewal? Where can you find light in dark times? If what Jesus said was true - about being the light of the world - why does the world look so bleak? Take a deep dive into spiritual questions with podcast host, Jessie, who asks questions of God and listens for the quiet whispers of truth. By sharing authentic struggles in faith and life, Jessie longs to encourage you in your spiritual journey where finding intimacy with God offers the ultimate sense of peace and understanding. The Brilliant Pause podcast is for busy humans who desire to slow down, take a break and shift focus to what matters so life can be enjoyed more. In this episode, discover how God speaks through ordinary means with a desire to open our eyes to spiritual things. This season is all about paying attention to our spiritual lives - to become more in tune with what really matters.

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   3 Feb 2026TRANSCRIPT

   When Friendships Fail, Try This

   Host Jessie Elenbaas shares lessons learned from a friendship fallout and insights from author Danielle Bayard Jackson on navigating difficult conversations and finding healing.

3. 

   15 Jun 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Try This to Fill the Void

   Host [Host Name] explores the soul's deepest longings and how Jesus offers fulfillment, sharing a vision for peace and true release.

Inside a recent episode

Looking for Light in Dark Times

Published 23 Mar 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] Light is everywhere. And yet it doesn't stop the dark moments from happening. Jesus said, hey, in this world, you will experience trials and tribulations, but take heart. I have overcome the world. Like Jesus is just saying, hey, don't forget who I am and what I can do for you. I'm the world's light and I'll keep on shining even when you don't see me. And here's the amazing thing with Jesus being light. Even when we don't see Jesus, especially in each other or other Christians, we can go to the source of Jesus's words in scripture and they are healing. When you are stuck in a dark place, you can seek the light of Christ. […]

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

27 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 53 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

74

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

77

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